The Banco de la República reported record profits of $13.9 trillion for the end of 2025, mainly driven by net income from international reserves. These earnings surpass Ecopetrol's transfers for the second consecutive year. The bank will transfer $13.8 trillion to the National Government, partly in debt securities and partly in cash.
The Banco de la República, known as the central bank, ended 2025 with historic profits of $13.9 trillion, according to the audit report issued alongside KPMG S.A.S. This outcome stems largely from the net income of international reserves, amounting to $11.894 trillion in the income statement.
International reserves hit a record of US$11.858 million in February 2025. For the second year in a row, these profits exceed those of Ecopetrol, which reported $5.1 trillion in transfers.
Under the legal framework, the remaining profits, after deductions for cultural investments and statutory reserves, go to the Nation. The Board of Directors approved transferring $13.8 trillion to the National Government. As requested by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, a portion will be paid with TES from the monetary intervention portfolio, valued at market prices, and the rest in cash to the Government's account at the bank.
This transaction complies with Law 2559 of 2025, which allows payments in cash or public debt securities, and aligns with the central bank's projected monetary management.
